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Red Alert 3 public beta begins, for great justice

Hoping to draw fans back into the colorful, off-beat world of Red Alert, EA …

Command and Conquer is one of the long-standing greats in the RTS space, both on consoles and PCs. With Red Alert 3, the long-awaited continuation of the Red Alert franchise, EA is hoping to win back fans with the spunky flavor of its colorful RTS. The company has announced that the public beta for Red Alert 3 has now begun.

To get access to the beta, you'll have to scoop up a copy of Command and Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath or the PC Command and Conquer 3 pack. Versions marked with a "C&C Red Alert 3 Beta Key" sticker include a beta access code. Given the budget pricing of Kane's Wrath, it may not be a bad way to get an early taste if you're a fan. The beta is scheduled to run to mid-September.

More information about the beta can be found on the game's official webpage. Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 already looks sharp, so we're looking forward to hearing some reactions to the beta. The game is slated to launch later this year for the PC and the Xbox 360.

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